Panasonic TU-HDT206A User Manual
English
Operating Instructions
High Definition Digital Receiver
Model No.
TU-HDT206A
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
The illustration shown is an image.
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Operating Instructions
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Welcome
We hope you have many years of enjoyment from your new Panasonic HD Digital Receiver.
The following instructions will enable you to quickly set up and install the equipment and begin
receiving the terrestrial digital TV services in your reception area.
The availability of digital TV services in your area is dependent upon the digital signals available
from your local broadcasters and the condition of your aerial system.
This Digital Receiver is intended for the reception of Digital TV picture and sound
signals.
If the Digital Receiver is exposed to drastic temperature changes this can cause liquid
condensation. Allow the condensation to evaporate before plugging in the Digital Receiver to
the power supply.
Do not place the Digital Receiver in the immediate vicinity of a heat source or in direct
sunlight as this will prevent appropriate cooling.
To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or naked flame on top of or near the Digital
Receiver.
Warnings and precautions
Only install the receiver in a safe location (away from any wet environment).
Only plug the receiver into an AC 220V to 240V power supply.
Do ensure the AC plug is fully inserted into the socket.
Do not touch the AC cord or plug with wet hands.
Unplug the receiver immediately if smoke or a strange smell is emitted from the receiver.
・ Do not attempt to repair the receiver by yourself; have the receiver repaired at your local
Panasonic repair agent.
Unplug the receiver if any foreign substance or water enters the unit, or if the unit is damaged
and the covers are broken open.
Keep liquids and other foreign objects away from the receiver.
・ Do not place containers with water (flower vase, cups, cosmetics etc) or small metallic
objects on the receiver.
Do not insert or allow to fall into the receiver any foreign objects (fire or shock may result).
In the event of a thunder storm or lightning, do not touch the receiver or the cables.
Do not plug in the receiver to the AC supply if the AC power cord or power plug is damaged.
Do not pull on the AC lead; hold the AC plug to remove it from the AC socket.
When you move the receiver, be sure to unplug from the AC socket.
Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation slots of the receiver.
・ Install the receiver in a location that allows ventilation of heat from it.
Do not put heavy objects on the top of the receiver.
When you clean this unit, be sure to unplug the power cord from the AC outlet for safety.
Wipe the AC plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to fire or
electric shock.)
Handle the remote control and it’s batteries as below:
1. Use only the specified type of batteries, and do not mix battery types (such as alkaline or
manganese).
2. Do not mix old and new batteries.
3. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
4. Avoid contact with liquids or moisture.
5. Remove the batteries if not using the remote control for a long period of time.
6. Do not allow the + and - terminals of the batteries to come into contact with metallic objects.
7. Do not short-circuit, heat or disassemble the batteries, or dispose of them into liquids or
fires.
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Contents
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Introduction............................................................................................4
1.1 IMPORTANT: First time Installers..........................................................4
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The Digital Receiver ..............................................................................4
2.1 Front Panel............................................................................................4
2.2 Rear Panel ............................................................................................5
2.3 Box Contents.........................................................................................5
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The Remote Controller ..........................................................................5
3.1 Preparing the Remote Controller...........................................................5
3.2 Remote Control Button Functions:.........................................................6
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Installation of the Digital Receiver..........................................................7
4.1 Connection of the Digital Receiver.........................................................7
4.2 HD STB Start Up...................................................................................9
4.3 Automatic Channel Tuning.....................................................................9
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Operating Instructions: Knowing your basic controls............................10
5.1 Switching On Your Digital Receiver.....................................................10
5.2 Display Information Banner..................................................................10
5.3 Program Guide....................................................................................11
5.4 Changing or Selecting Channels .........................................................11
5.5 Audio Mode Selection..........................................................................12
5.6 SD Picture Format Selection................................................................12
5.7 SD Onscreen Display ..........................................................................13
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Using the Main Menu...........................................................................13
6.1 Favourites List.....................................................................................14
6.2 Video Menu .........................................................................................14
6.3 Audio Menu .........................................................................................16
6.4 Power Saving Setup............................................................................17
6.5 Tuning Menu........................................................................................17
6.6 Diagnostic Information.........................................................................19
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Teletext Operation...............................................................................19
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Glossary..............................................................................................21
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Troubleshooting...................................................................................22
10 Technical Specifications......................................................................25
WARRANTY – Australia only........................................................................27
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1 Introduction
This Operating Instruction Book is the GUIDE to your digital receiver. In it you can
find comprehensive descriptions of the functions of your receiver. Once you become
acquainted with the operations of your digital receiver, you will only need this manual
for reference.
1.1 IMPORTANT: First time Installers
IMPORTANT: For first time installers, please read Section 4, “Installation of the
Digital Receiver”, to learn how to connect your digital receiver to other A/V equipment.
Once you have completed the setup, go to Section 6.2, “Video Menu”, to select
various system settings according to your personal preference, and Section 6.3,
“Audio Menu” and Section 6.5, “Tuning Menu”, to set your region for correct current
time and to conduct channel search.
2 The Digital Receiver
2.1 Front Panel
(Power Button): Turns the digital receiver On / Off (Standby mode).
EXIT Button: To return to the previous menu from the sub-menus.
Display: Shows the logical channel number when the box is switched on.
Front Panel Arrow Buttons: / buttons to select channels or settings within the
menus.
Stand-By Indicator (LED): Lights red in Stand-By mode. When the digital receiver is
working the LED becomes green.
Infrared (IR) Indicator (LED): The red LED flashes, indicating the box has received
a command from the remote control.
Signal Indicator (LED): When a signal of a channel is successfully acquired the
yellow LED will light up.
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2.2 Rear Panel
AC Power Mains: 220 to 240 V; 50 / 60 Hz
RF IN: For connection to cable from outdoor terrestrial antenna.
RF OUT: For connection to your TV antenna IN or Video Recorder RF IN.
S-VIDEO: Y/C video for connection to standard definition TV or Video Recorder.
VIDEO: Composite video output for connection to TV, Video Recorder or other A/V
Receiver.
AUDIO: Two sets of stereo audio outputs for connection to TV, Video Recorder or
other A/V Receiver.
YPbPr: Y/Pb/Pr component video for connection to high definition display.
RGB (15pin D): R/G/B/HS/VS video for connection to high definition display.
COAXIAL: Digital Audio output by coaxial for connection to AV processor.
OPTICAL: Digital Audio output by optical for connection to AV processor.
HDMI: Digital video and audio output for connection to high definition display.
USB Port: For software system maintenance (covered by sticker).
2.3 Box Contents
The box that contains your digital receiver should also contain the following items:
Remote Controller and batteries (AA Size)
RCA video cables (one white / red, and the other cable red / green / blue)
RF cable
User’s Manual with Warranty Information
3 The Remote Controller
3.1 Preparing the Remote Controller
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1). Remove the cover of the battery compartment (on the back of the handset) by
2) Insert 2 AA (1.5 V) batteries according to the + and – markings indicated inside
3) Replace the cover.
Test the remote controller by pressing any key and check if the IR-LED (Red) on the
pushing the tab back and then lifting.
the battery compartment.
front panel of the receiver flashes.
2 x “AA”
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3.2 Remote Control Button Functions:
: To turn your receiver
on/off (standby mode).
MENU: To display the “Main”
Onscreen Display.
EXIT: To go back in the
menus.
Cursor buttons: To
select items in the
menus.
Cursor buttons: To cycle
through options within
the menus.
OK: To confirm choices and
selection of highlighted
item.
: (Red): Application
defined function key.
: (Green): Application
defined function key.
: (Yellow): Application
defined function key.
: (Blue): Application
defined function key.
: Mute function, to turn
on/off sound (only used
for analogue audio
output).
Number (0~9) keys: To select
channels directly.
Broadcasters have
allocated logical channel
numbers (LCN) to their
services based on their
service number identity.
The programs can be
selected by the LCN.
1: TEN,
2: ABC,
3: SBS,
5: TEN Regionals,
6: SEVEN Regionals,
7: SEVEN,
8: NINE Regionals,
9: NINE.
FAV: To select channels from
the favourites list.
GUIDE/INDEX: To obtain a
list of programs on
available channels. This
information is only
shown if your
broadcaster transmits
program information.
INDEX: To go to index
page in Teletext mode.
: To call up the display
information banner and
program synopsis
information. Also used in
program guide menu.
This information is only
available if the
broadcaster or network
transmits the information.
: Show the hidden
information in the
Teletext mode.
TV/TEXT: To toggle between
TV pictures and Teletext.
STTL: To turn closed captions
on/off.
: For changing channels.
: For volume adjustment
(only used for analogue
audio output, not HDMI).
: To toggle
between present and
previous channel.
HOLD: To stop current
page in Teletext mode.
ASPECT
:
Aspect ratio, to
change to 16:9, 4:3
letterbox or 4:3 centrecut mode.
V.FORMAT: To select the
different HD display
formats of 576p, 720p &
1080i. (see page 15)
LIST: To set up Favourites
AUDIO: To select the desired
audio sound track.
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(C)
HDMI Connection
(A) Aerial Connection
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4 Installation of the Digital Receiver
4.1 Connection of the Digital Receiver
The following illustrations show some examples for connecting this HD digital
receiver. Select the connection that is best suited for your needs. Many other
connections may be possible when optional devices such as RF cable splitters are
included in your system. These devices may cause signal degradation and, if too
many are used, poor quality picture and sound may result.
Terrestrial Antenna Cable Connection (A)
Connect the RF antenna cable to the HD
digital receiver RF IN connector. Also
connect the cable from RF OUT to the TV RF
IN connector on the rear of your television.
This connection allows your TV set to receive
normal analogue programs. (Refer to A)
Video Connections
The HD digital receiver has several types of video connections. Please select from
HDMI, YPbPr and RGB for high definition video, and VIDEO and S-VIDEO for
standard definition video. The HDMI, YPbPr and RGB sockets detect when a plug is
inserted and the digital receiver configures the video output to suit the connection
type made to the display.
YPbPr Connection (B)
Connect the YPbPr component video output
socket on your digital receiver to your display
device’s YPbPr component video input. Be
sure to match the colours on the RCA
sockets with the coloured plugs. (Refer to B)
At the start of the initial installation, the video
format is set as HD Format 576p. The video
format can be changed to other HD formats after
the installation is finished by “V Format” on the
remote control.
HDMI Connection (C)
Connect the HDMI output socket on your
digital receiver to your display device’s HDMI
input. The HDMI connection also includes
audio signals set at a fixed level. (Refer to C)
The HD digital receiver can also be
connected to a DVI input on a display.
Please check that DVI input can display the
digital receiver HD video formats. A HDMI to DVI
cable (not supplied) is required for this. Also the audio needs to be connected by the
RCA connector (red/white) cable. Note: If HDMI cable is removed when the digital
receiver is switched on, the OSD will NOT change to any other video output terminal.
The receiver must be switched off when the HDMI cable is removed.
(B) YPbPr Connection
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RGB Connection (D)
Connect the RGB 15pin D socket to your
display device. (Refer to D)
Check the display video specifications,
many displays cannot show 50Hz TV
formats that the STB outputs.
Note: RGB Cable is not supplied.
Note: There is no RGB output signal when
component video (YPbPr) is connected.
(D) RGB Connection
VIDEO and S-VIDEO (E)
Connect the VIDEO output socket on your
digital receiver to your TV’s video input
socket.
Alternatively, connect the S-VIDEO (Y/C)
output socket on your receiver to your TV’s
S-Video input socket.(Refer to E)
Note: The cable is not supplied.
Note: VIDEO or S-VIDEO can be
(E) VIDEO / S-VIDEO Connection
connected to a VCR or DVD recorder if
they are not being used with a display. When an HD connection is made to the digital
receiver, there is no OSD on the VIDEO or S-VIDEO connection output pictures.
Audio Connections
DIGITAL AUDIO (F)
If the display device is equipped with Dolby
Digital audio and PCM audio decoding
capability, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO
output of the digital receiver to the display
device’s Digital Audio input using either the
OPTICAL or COAXIAL socket. (Refer to F)
Alternatively, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO
(F) DIGITAL AUDIO Connection
output to an A/V receiver with Dolby Digital
decoding and PCM decoding capability.
Note: The cable is not supplied.
Analogue Audio (G)
Connect the L & R AUDIO output RCA
sockets on the digital receiver to the stereo
L & R Audio inputs of the display device
and/or A/V receiver. (Not required with
HDMI).
(Refer to G). Please use the RCA sockets
associated with the video format (HD or SD)
(G) Analogue Audio Connection
that is connected to the display.
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4.2 HD STB Start Up
Display Type
The first on-screen display of the installation
process will show Display Type selection.
Please change to the type of display the HD
digital receiver is connected to. The choice is
either LCD, PDP (Flat panel displays) or CRT
(eg Standard television).
Select using the cursor buttons on the
remote control keypad.
Note: Not all video formats are available in all
modes. The following table describes the
available formats in each mode.
CRT selection does not allow 720p video format.
HD (YPbPr & RGB) HD (HDMI) SD (VIDEO, S-VIDEO)
LCD/Plasma CRT LCD/Plasma CRT LCD/Plasma CRT
576i X X
576p X X X
1080i X X X
720p X X
Table 1: Output format table
Region Selection
The first time the digital receiver is installed, or after default settings are restored
(section 6.5 page18), please select the state or territory that you live in. This will
enable the digital receiver to display the correct local time.
Automatic Off Timer
This function requires a time to be set for the automatic shutdown of the digital
receiver. The receiver will automatic go into standby to save power. The time is
measured from the last received command sent to the receiver. The default setting is
6 hours.
After selecting the settings for Display Type, Region Selection and Automatic Off
Timer, press OK to confirm the selection. The digital receiver will automatically step
to the channel tuning process.
4.3 Automatic Channel Tuning
The first time the digital receiver is installed, or after default settings are restored, the
digital receiver will automatically scan for available digital services. This will take
around five minutes or so.
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